Historical Events
- 21st Country Music Association Awards: Hank William Jr wins
Got My Mind Set On You
George Harrison releases single "Got My Mind Set On You", it becomes his third solo #1 hit, and the last chart-topper by any of the Beatles
- Minnesota Twins beat Detroit Tigers, 9-5 in ALCS Game 5 at Tiger Stadium for 4-1 series win; go on to win club's first Baseball World Series
- Oscar Arias (Costa Rican Pres) wins Nobel Peace Prize
Famous Deaths
- Alf Landon, American politician, Governor of Kansas (1933-37) and Republican Presidential nominee in 1936, dies at his Topeka home at 100
- Philleo Nash, American politician and Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (1961-66), dies at 77
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About October 12, 1987
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lost In Emotion - Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam
#1 Song: You Win Again - Bee Gees
